Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association
OCEA members in the Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCEA Safety Survey: Take action NOW!
April 22, 2020
Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
911 Dispatchers recognized during National Telecommunicators Week!
April 15, 2020
April 12 -18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizing the contributions of our public safety dispatchers. Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, these public servants are the first voices our residents hear when they call for help.
Public workers meet COVID-19 crisis head-on
April 3, 2020
The Voice of OC digital news publication printed an editorial written by OCEA that reflects the commitment, professionalism and dedication you and your fellow OCEA members have demonstrated to the community as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded. The article has my by-line but it is actually written by all of you and the work you do every day to keep Orange County safe in dangerous times.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Specialist
Tim Steed
Assistant General Manager